Hearthside Food Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Technician to add to our team in Carol Stream, IL!

Pay: $27-$35 per hour

Shift Available:

• 2ND SHIFT
• Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm
• One Sunday per month

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Short & Long-term disability
• Paid holidays and Vacation
• Bonus opportunities (Referral, Production, etc.)

Job Summary:

Inspect, repair, modify, paint, clean and maintain all areas of facility and grounds following all Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety requirement to assure production of safe, quality products and a clean and safe environment for plant operation. Assist with production equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, parts ordering and troubleshooting as required.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and maintain all equipment including, but not limited to refrigeration, production equipment and building equipment.
• Assist in training employees on operation of equipment.
• Maintain a PM program with supporting documentation
• On floor time = 100 % (floor is inclusive of production floor, shop, outside of building, etc.)
• Must always work in a safe manner and use GMPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree; high school degree necessary or equivalent 3 years plant maintenance experience. Electrical print reading, motor controls experience, and welding/fabrication experience necessary. Experience with food/USDA facilities a plus.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Attention to detail. Legible record-keeping and data entry skills using a computer. Must be highly motivated, flexible, have creative problem-solving abilities, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities a plus. Able to communicate and take direction from direct supervisor and/or the production supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Multi-shift production operations may be expansive, noisy, wet/humid and vary in temperature from refrigerated environment, ambient or warm in summer months depending on facility. Will be required to work shift work and weekends.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand(s) to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch and work at heights from floor level to 30 feet above floor. This includes ladders and lift equipment.
• The employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds with hoist, pallet-jack, or cart.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Who We Are:

With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people.

Employment may be contingent on successfully passing a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable law.”

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• This position requires regular lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds with a hoist, pallet jack, or cart. Do you have any concerns regarding this requirement?
• This position requires working in a cold facility, with temperatures around 40-42 degrees Fahrenheit. Do you have any concerns regarding this requirement?
• This position requires the use of personal tools (i.e. hammer, screwdrivers, etc). Are you ok with this?
• This position often involves working from heights up to 30 feet above floor level. Do you have any concerns working from heights?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person